SUMMIT, N.J., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER), a consumer products company, today announced the expansion of its presence on Mercado Libre, Latin America’s leading e-commerce platform. Building on its 2024 launch on Mercado Libre’s Mexico marketplace, Aterian began offering select products from its PurSteam, Mueller, and Squatty Potty brands on Mercado Libre’s platforms in Chile, Colombia, and Argentina during the second quarter of 2025 reflecting a continued focus on categories such as home, kitchen, and wellness.
“The expansion of our partnership with Mercado Libre advances Aterian’s long-term vision to scale our e-commerce presence beyond the U.S. to access new customers and positions us to capitalize on increasing demand in emerging e-commerce markets,” said Arturo Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer. “While this program is still in its early stages, entering these new markets marks an important step toward building a long-term, durable brand ecosystem in Latin America. As with all our strategic expansions, we are approaching this opportunity with focus, discipline, and a long-term commitment to value creation.”
Founded in 1999, MercadoLibre, Inc. is the leading company in e-commerce and financial technology in Latin America, with operations in 18 countries. Learn more at https://mercadolibre.com/.
About Aterian, Inc.
Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER) a consumer products company that builds and acquires leading e-commerce brands across multiple categories, including home and kitchen appliances, health and wellness, and air quality devices. The Company sells across the world’s largest online marketplaces, including Amazon, Walmart, and Target as well as its own direct-to-consumer websites. Aterian’s brands include Mueller Living, PurSteam, hOmeLabs, Squatty Potty, Healing Solutions, and Photo Paper Direct. To learn more, visit http://www.aterian.io.
Forward Looking Statements
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Investor Contact:
The Equity Group
Devin Sullivan, Managing Director
dsullivan@theequitygroup.com
Conor Rodriguez, Associate
crodriguez@theequitygroup.com
